Illinois Senate approves $50.6 billion state budget as Democrats finally find common ground
The Democratic-controlled Senate approved the budget by a 34-22 vote without any Republican support.
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The Democratic-controlled Senate approved the budget by a 34-22 vote without any Republican support.
Cook County, local governments, transit agencies, and the education and hospital sectors all benefit from bills passed by Illinois lawmakers.
(The Center Square) – After just days of being on the job, new Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has convened a “working group” of individuals to come up with solutions to the state’s long held and deeply-rooted pension troubles. ...
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle applauded the Illinois General Assembly on passing pension reform legislation to ensure the County can fully fund its pension obligations.